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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.17, 384.41 and 119.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.17, 384.41 and 119.23 is: 178.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.17 : 384.41 = 119.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.17/384.41 = 119.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.17x = 384.41 × 119.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.17x = 45,831.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,831.28/256.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.91

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